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Procrastination Words procrastination n. 耽搁，拖延 postpone 延缓，延迟；延缓发作 consume 消耗 perfectionism n. 至善论；十全十美主义 frustration n. 挫折 knot n. （绳等的）结 clammy adj. 湿粘的；湿冷的（比较级clammier最高clammiest，名clamminess，副clammily） hyperventilate 强力呼吸 换气过度 jaws n. 口；狭口；咽喉 irritability n. 过敏性；易怒；兴奋性 evenly adv. 均匀地；平衡地；平坦地；平等地 Procrastination…What is it? Psychological behavior that allows a person to postpone or delay a certain activity or task. Source of great stress and anxiety for many people. Time management is not directly related to procrastination. Reasons Difficult? The task seems too hard to do Time-consuming? Free time is unavailable until the weekend Lack of knowledge/skills? Don’t want to make a mistake until you’re sure it’s right Fears? Everyone will know you made a mistake Reasons Perfectionism? 1. “If you can’t do it right, don’t do it at all” 2. May delay starting a project 3. Creates dissatisfaction frustration Anger/Hostility? 1. Withhold best efforts out of spite 2. Getting Even Low Frustration Tolerance? 1. Feeling overwhelmed 2. Unfairness Self-Downing? 1. Minimize your skills/abilities 2. Attribute success to luck 3. Cannot accept praise for work accomplished Some Signs of Stress Physical Signs: “knot,” or pain in your stomach Cold, clammy hands Headache Rapid breathing, hyperventilating Tightness in neck or shoulders or both Tendency toward illness (colds, flu) Tension in jaws Emotional Behavioral Signs: Irritability Exhaustion Trouble concentrating Increased alcohol or drug use Changes in sleep or appetite Forgetfulness Inability to enjoy things that once brought you pleasure What do you do when you procrastinate? I raid the refrigerator. I read mystery novels science fiction. I start calling up my friends. I work on something that’s less important. I become obsessed with cleaning my desk. I go out jogging. I sit and stare. I keep doing research. I watch TV